Behind the Blue

Some stories require a little more – a little more discussion, more context, more depth and breadth.

That’s the idea behind “Behind the Blue” – a weekly podcast created by UK Strategic Communications. It is designed to explore through probing interviews the in-depth the stories that make UK the university for Kentucky and that have impact across the institution, the Commonwealth and, in some cases, the world.

"Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK’s latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university.

For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show’s blog page.

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October 30, 2025 - Dr. Shari Meyerson & Dr. Mansi Shah (Robotic Lung Cancer Screening & Treatment)

Oct 30, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 30, 2025) – Kentucky continues to face one of the highest rates of lung cancer in the nation, but new advances at UK HealthCare are helping doctors shorten the time from diagnosis to life-saving treatment. Through the use of cutting-edge robotic systems, UK surgeons can now perform same-day...

October 23, 2025 - Isabel Escobar (2025 Great Teacher)

Oct 23, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 23, 2025) – The University of Kentucky Alumni Association started the Great Teacher Award program in 1961 to honor excellent teaching at the university. There have been more than 300 teachers honored since that first year. Nominations may only be submitted by current students.

To receive the...

October 17, 2025 - Family Weekend

Oct 17, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 17, 2025) – Every fall, the University of Kentucky’s Family Weekend offers a chance for students, parents, and alumni to come together and celebrate what makes the Wildcat experience unique. It’s a time to reconnect, share stories, and reflect on the people who help students find their...

October 10, 2025 - UK Police Chief Joe Monroe (Campus Safety Initiatives)

Oct 10, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 10, 2025) – Over his nearly 32 years with UKPD, University of Kentucky Police Department Chief Joe Monroe has watched the department evolve from a small campus police force into one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Kentucky — serving what he calls a “city within a city.”

October 3, 2025 - Brian Cury (EarthCam - Hall of Distinguished Alumni)

Oct 3, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 3, 2025) – When University of Kentucky alum Brian Cury, founder of EarthCam, placed the company’s first webcam above Times Square for the 1996 New Year’s Eve celebration, he thought it was a fad that soon would pass.

Today, though, webcams are part of the culture. We watch eagles...